Diversity-based hiring is antisemitic – POLITICO
KRAKÓW, Poland — Elon Musk has upped his war on woke by saying that diverse hiring policies are “fundamentally antisemitic” and discriminatory, shortly after a private…
Social Media ‘Crowdfunding’ Signals New Phase In Nigeria’s Spiralling Kidnapping Crisis
In Nigeria, kidnap-for-ransom has become a disturbingly booming enterprise over the past few years. There are frequent reports of violent attacks, resulting in the abduction…
At least 13 students killed in China school fire: State media | News
The victims were identified as third-grade students from an elementary school in Henan province, according to reports. A fire has ripped through a dormitory in…
Sports Illustrated employees left in limbo as publisher faces money troubles
The jobs of people who produce Sports Illustrated have been left in limbo after the company that paid to maintain the iconic brand's print and…
Los Angeles Times to lay off ‘significant’ number of employees, union says | Media News
LA Times Guild announces one-day walk-out to protest planned layoffs. The Los Angeles Times is planning to lay off a “significant” number of journalists, the…
Orbán’s stake in European media raises fears ahead of critical elections
As the EU is preparing for the hugely important June elections, questions arise about the resilience of the media landscape and the way foreign hostile…
Poland’s political war heats up – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. WARSAW — Poland’s top two leaders met face-to-face Monday, but neither PM Donald Tusk…
Baidu Responds to Recent Media Reports on Ernie Bot
Article contentBEIJING, Jan. 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Baidu, Inc. (NASDAQ: BIDU and HKEX: 9888 (HKD Counter) and 89888 (RMB Counter)) (“Baidu” or the “Company”),…
The ‘dirty dozen’ of Davos – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. It’s that time of year again: Leaders, business titans, philanthropists and celebs descend on…
States get serious about limiting kids’ social media exposure
The states are moving because they believe social media is contributing to increasing rates of mental illness among children, and because Congress hasn’t. There’s bipartisan…
China skeptic wins Taiwan presidency in snub to Beijing – POLITICO
TAIPEI — William Lai, a China skeptic with a track record supporting independence, won the Taiwanese presidential election on Saturday in a result that risks…
Holly Willoughby finally breaks three-month social media silence with four powerful words
Holly Willoughby has broke her social media silence after a three-month break and has teased a major TV comeback after stepping down from This Morning…
US media reports NFL’s New England Patriots are parting ways with legendary coach Bill Belichick
Six-time NFL champion head coach Bill Belichick has agreed to part ways with the New England Patriots, bringing an end to his 24-year tenure as…
Disbelief as stewards fail to investigate ‘criminal’ ride that sparked social media uproar
PUNTERS reacted with disbelief after stewards failed to investigate a ride described by punters as 'criminal' at Doncaster. Sun Racing columnist Matt Chapman was among…
China bombards Taiwan with fake news ahead of election – POLITICO
TAIPEI — On December 21, Taiwan's authorities arrested an online journalist called Lin Hsien-yuan, working for a fringe outlet called Fingermedia over a poll that…
Graphic execution videos from Ecuador spread on X – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. Graphic images and videos of executions related to an eruption of gang violence in…
EU begs Taylor Swift to get out the youth vote – POLITICO
European Commission Vice President Margaritis Schinas has a solution to boost young voter turnout at this year’s European election, and it’s a bejeweled one. The EU just…
Who is France’s new prime minister? – POLITICO
PARIS — After days of speculation, Emmanuel Macron surprised France by picking 34-year-old Gabriel Attal, who had just recently taken charge of the French education ministry, as the country’s new prime minister. Attal, who got his start in institutional politics at 23 as…
North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un believed to have turned 40, but state media continues its silence on his birthday
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is believed to have turned 40 on Monday, but state media continued its decades of silence on his birthday.Key…
Maldives suspends three officials for insulting Indian PM Modi | Social Media News
Three deputy ministers were disciplined over social media posts about India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The government of the Maldives has suspended three deputy ministers…